Scientists say they have developed a way of testing how well, or badly, your body is ageing.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The use of illegal substances by pig farmers to stimulate growth or to produce lean meat has gone unchecked for years. However, the situation has worsened, sparking consumers’ concerns over the harmful effects

Living conditions have improved generally but the added value in agriculture per each laborer in Vietnam was at a standstill over the past decade, and not commensurate with economic growth, according to a recent survey.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Petroleum prices in Viet Nam are lower than those in its neighbouring countries like Laos, Cambodia, and even China, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

VietNamNet Bridge - Just one day after the military telecom group Viettel announced a plan to provide 4G services, VinaPhone said its 4G services would be available in the market in October or November.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Clean Energy Association (VCEA) has proposed raising the environmental fee on coal and oil to encourage the development of renewable energy and prevent the overexploitation of fossil fuel.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The art of Vietnamese water puppetry will be introduced in the UK as a part of activities included in the ‘Discover Vietnam’ programme held in the UK from September 10 to 13.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A conference held in Hai Phong City last week discussed the promise of a total market approach to Viet Nam's HIV prevention efforts now that foreign HIV-aid to the country will cease in 2017.

The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam, the Departments of Transport in Hanoi and HCM City will begin issuing international driving licences to Vietnamese citizens for use in 85 countries in the world as of October 2015.

 Transport companies yet to lower fares despite fuel price cuts, Air travel to become cheaper, Vegetexco Vietnam successfully IPOs, Oil production on the up, An Phat to increase holding in Vinaconex 3 to 51%

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 500 Vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian government officials, business executives and tourism experts will take part in an international workshop in Phan Thiet City this week.

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts warned that dollar price fluctuations would prompt foreign investors to withdraw capital from Vietnam. If so, this would put pressure on the exchange rate.

 Troubled Japanese conglomerate Toshiba has posted a net loss of 37.8bn yen ($318m; £209.3m) for the year to March.

 Germany's coalition government has agreed to spend 6bn euros (£4.4bn) to support record numbers of migrants and other measures to deal with the influx.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As of Sept, 4, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd. (Hong Kong) will replace Vinaland to manage the Nam Hoi An casino project.

 At least 32 people have been killed following lightning strikes in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, reports say.

VietNamNet Bridge - Two days of heavy rain caused severe landslides in the districts of Chi Lang, Trang Dinh and Cao Loc in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son, damaging tens of houses and assets of local residents.

VietNamNet Bridge - Just a few hundred meters from the Ho Dynasty Citadel, a World Heritage site, an ancient house in Tay Giai Village has also been recognized by UNESCO as one of the the top 10 traditional houses in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A baby was killed and four people were injured during a thunderstorm in HCM City on September 4 afternoon. Motorbikes and a luxury car were damaged by fallen trees.

VietNamNet Bridge - More Vietnamese manufacturers who found it difficult to become part of Samsung’s global supply chain, are becoming component suppliers for Samsung.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Police in Mong Cai City in Quang Ninh Province imposed a VND3 million (nearly $150) fine on a man who allowed his son to drive a truck.

 Slow progress on highway upgrade, HCM City heart institute saves lives with French association support, PM starts power supply project to Lai Son Island, 3 month old baby dies after Quinvaxem vaccination

 VietNamNet Bridge - Cai Mon, Cai, and Lai Thieu are not only the largest fruit areas in Vietnam but also popular tourist destinations.

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to launch an investigation into monosodium glutamate (MSG) imports months after Vedan Vietnam Co. proposed a safeguard duty on the flavor enhancer.

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has signed decisions on establishing two sub-committees, under the National Committee for APEC 2017.